Question Is this bundle with an Ryzen 9600X worth it?

[Metalrocks]

A site I buy my stuff from has a bundle for a CPU, motherboard, RAM and suitable CPU fan. Would like to share the link but it only works in Australia.
For any Aussies here, the site is from PC Case Gear.

As stated in the title, is it worth it? The bundle contains the following:
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9600X
MBD: ASUS TUF A620M Plus DDR 5 WIFI motherboard
RAM: Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL38 DDR5 Black
Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler Black

The whole bundle would be just below 800AUD, which is fine but would it be a waste of money or should rather spend some extra cash to have a solid rig that will last for some time and play newer and upcoming games?

Open to suggestions as I'm also considering building in a 4070 (Yes, slightly off topic).
Although not sure if I should waste my money on a Super or TI Super. Heck, I was looking at the 4060 TI as some have 16GB VRAM.

Currently I'm having a 3060 with 12GB VRAM.

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[Lutfij]

The processor, ram and cooler are good bundles thought if they paired a B650 board with it while lowering the cooler to something like a single tower(instead of a dual tower), you would've had an incredible bundle.

should rather spend some extra cash to have a solid rig that will last for some time and play newer and upcoming games?
I say, to save up, spend once and not look back at your purchases, meaning you get the details right.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($398.00 @ BPC Technology)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 90 SE 32.77 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Scorptec)
Motherboard: Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($327.77 @ JW Computers)
Memory: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL34 Memory ($329.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $1093.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-26 20:34 AEDT+1100
Here's one that's themed white and yes there's still room for you to pick and choose from(since this is merely a template, not set in stone).

With some more fine tuning;
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 3.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($398.00 @ BPC Technology)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 90 SE 32.77 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Scorptec)
Motherboard: MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($219.00 @ Amazon Australia)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws M5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($289.00 @ Centre Com)
Total: $945.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-26 20:39 AEDT+1100
I managed to get it down to this ^. Just in case anyone asks, yes the ram kit chosen on the latter is with white heatspreadsers, made sure by cross referencing the part number to the ram kit.

Note; I prefer matx boards for an matx chassis/build. Smaller form factor than an atx build but you don't lose out on the connectivity and slots.

Moved thread from CPUs section to Systems section.

 

[helpstar]

you can get the bundle with better ram timings seperately in australia, so it's not that of a good deal but ok.

the 9600x is not better than the "older"7600x but does cost much more. eventually the 7700x or the 7800x3d is in range as well.

 

[Metalrocks]

ok, thanks, all. Had a feeling it may not be the best but wanted to be sure.

Will save up some more and get much better gear.

 

[Why_Me]

A site I buy my stuff from has a bundle for a CPU, motherboard, RAM and suitable CPU fan. Would like to share the link but it only works in Australia.
For any Aussies here, the site is from PC Case Gear.

As stated in the title, is it worth it? The bundle contains the following:
- AMD Ryzen 9600X
- ASUS TUF A620M Plus DDR 5 WIFI motherboard
- Team T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL38 DDR5 Black
- Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler Black


The whole bundle would be just below 800AUD, which is fine but would it be a waste of money or should rather spend some extra cash to have a solid rig that will last for some time and play newer and upcoming games?

Open to suggestions as I'm also considering building in a 4070 (Yes, slightly off topic).
Although not sure if I should waste my money on a Super or TI Super. Heck, I was looking at the 4060 TI as some have 16GB VRAM.

Currently I'm having a 3060 with 12GB VRAM.

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The RAM is slow not to mention it has tall heatsinks meaning it could be a struggle to install that dual tower cpu cooler.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor ($329.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: *Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.00 @ Scorptec)
Motherboard: *MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($259.00 @ MSY Technology)
Memory: *Patriot Viper Venom 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($146.00 @ MSY Technology)
Total: $793.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-01-26 22:26 AEDT+1100

 

[Metalrocks]

Still looking.
Looks like I have to have 4k AUD for a solid rig.

What GPU would be worth? Will not go with the 5000 series as these would break my bank. Should I go for a 4070 or better a 4080? When 4070, are these minor differences from a 4070 Super and 4070 TI Super worth it or a regular one will do just fine?
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but I rather ask a stupid one than get something wrong.

For the CPU, I'm looking at the Ryzen 9 9900X.
Or am I overdoing it and a Ryzen 9 7900 processor would do just fine?

Motherboard I'm looking at the MSI Pro X670E Gaming Plus Wi-Fi DDR5. If I go for the 7000 series.
Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi Motherboard if I go for the 9000 series.